Boosters
UWF Student Athlete Handbook boosters information.
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During your enrollment at UWF, you will meet UWF “boosters” (defined below) who will support and befriend you. However, keep in mind that you need to be aware of NCAA rules regarding accepting extra benefits from these individuals which could violate NCAA rules and place your eligibility in immediate jeopardy.
A booster is a “representative of the institution’s athletics interests” and is an individual, independent agency, corporate entity, or other organization who is known or should be known to:
- Have participated in or been a member of an organization promoting UWF’s athletic program (Argonaut Athletic Club);
- Have made financial contributions to the Argonaut Athletic Club
- Be assisting or have been requested (by UWF athletics staff) to assist in the recruiting of prospective student-athletes;
- Be assisting or have assisted in providing benefits to enrolled student-athletes or their families; or
- Anyone who has ever been involved in any way with UWF athletic programs.
Argonaut Athletic Club
The Argonaut Athletic Club serves as the official booster club of all sports at the University of West Florida. The booster club is an avenue for fans, supporters, parents and alumni to make donations in support of the UWF athletic program. Donors may make a gift to the athletic program, any of our individual sports or one of the many scholarship endowments available. These donations support our student-athletes by helping to fund athletic grants-in-aid and many other program costs such as uniforms, equipment, travel and facility costs. Members of the Argonaut Athletic Club support our student-athletes and our university.
Athletics Varsity Club
Calling all past and current student-athletes! Join the UWF Varsity Club and support the team that supported you.
Purpose
The purpose of the UWF Varsity Club is to connect former student-athletes and current student- athletes to each other and to the University of West Florida. The Varsity Club strives to increase school spirit by building teamwork within each individual sport and the athletic department collectively. Members of the UWF Varsity Club will make an immediate impact on the lives of UWF student-athletes.
Goal
The goal of the Varsity Club is to get student-athletes to support each other and their school. That includes being “All In” and having 100 percent participation from each team. The goal also includes increasing participation from former student athletes.
Support Each Other
By becoming a member of the UWF Varsity Club you are showing that athletics makes a difference in your life and that you believe it is an essential component to your experience here at UWF. This is a unique opportunity to support your fellow student-athletes and to improve the student-athlete experience for current and future Argonauts.
Challenge
We challenge you to give $20.00 to support your team. We also challenge you to get your teammates involved in order to get your team to achieve 100 percent participation. Teams compete against each other to receive a challenge grant to support their team. In addition to this, the money that is raised will go directly to improve projects that enhance the student-athlete experience.
Benefits
All current and former student-athletes who join get the following benefits:
- Engagement by their former sport – including the coaches and former players.
- Membership in the Argonaut Athletic Club.
- Connection through social media and alumni channels.
- Invitations to alumni events and alumni games.
- Ability to stay connected to the university and the sport they love.
- A varsity club stole to wear at graduation ceremonies.